Fractions


Reducing Fractions

When both the Numerator and the Denominator are divisible by the same number, that Fraction can be Reduced.





4
6

Both 4 and 6 are evenly divisible by 2

This fraction can be reduced




4
6


reduces to
2
3








The Reduced Fraction

Find the greatest number that is evenly divisible by both the Numerator and the Denominator. Then divide the Numerator and the Denominator by that same number.

4
6
÷
÷
2
2

=
2
3







RULE

Reducing a Fraction


Whenever the Numerator and the Denominator can be evenly divided by the same number, then do so.